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Roy Ayers
428,816 listeners
Roy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jaz… read moreRoy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beg… read moreRoy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-fun… read more -
The Diasonics
13,425 listeners
Initiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s an… read moreInitiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s and early 70s, their debut album “Origin of Forms” was recorded on an 8-channel Japanese tape record… read moreInitiators of the hussar funk from Russia. Rare groove sound. Raw funk feeling. Sensual dramatic melodies. Firmly rooted in the late 60s and early 70s, their debut album “Origin of Forms” was recorded on an 8-channel Japanese tape recorder Otari MX-5050 MK III at The Diasonics HQ’s Magnetone Stud… read more -
Nils Landgren Funk Unit
69,457 listeners
Nils Landgren was born in 1956. He began playing drums at the age of six. At 13 he layed his hands and lips on the trombone and was hooked … read moreNils Landgren was born in 1956. He began playing drums at the age of six. At 13 he layed his hands and lips on the trombone and was hooked for life. Between 1972 and 1978 Nils studied classical trombone at the music college in Karlstad w… read moreNils Landgren was born in 1956. He began playing drums at the age of six. At 13 he layed his hands and lips on the trombone and was hooked for life. Between 1972 and 1978 Nils studied classical trombone at the music college in Karlstad with David Maytan and at the university in Arvika with Ingema… read more -
The Crusaders
192,206 listeners
There are several artists named The Crusaders; 1) The Crusaders were an American jazz fusion group that was successful from the 1960s to the 1980s. The group was known as The Jazz Crusaders from its formation in 1960 until shortening its… read moreThere are several artists named The Crusaders; 1) The Crusaders were an American jazz fusion group that was successful from the 1960s to the 1980s. The group was known as The Jazz Crusaders from its formation in 1960 until shortening its name in 1971. High school friends Joe Sample (piano), Wilto… read more -
The Quantic Soul Orchestra
295,995 listeners
The Quantic Soul Orchestra is a live funk project initiated by Will Holland, aka Quantic, which eschews the use of samples in favour of a rawer '70s sound. Considered one of the main acts in the modern funk movement. Releases - Stampede (2003) - Pushin' On (2005) - I'm Thankful (20… read more -
The New Mastersounds
168,924 listeners
The New Mastersounds are a four-piece funk band based in Leeds, England. The band formed in February 1999. Their first single, One Note Bro… read moreThe New Mastersounds are a four-piece funk band based in Leeds, England. The band formed in February 1999. Their first single, One Note Brown, was released on Blow It Hard Records in 2000 and was produced by the critically acclaimed Nort… read moreThe New Mastersounds are a four-piece funk band based in Leeds, England. The band formed in February 1999. Their first single, One Note Brown, was released on Blow It Hard Records in 2000 and was produced by the critically acclaimed Northern Soul and funk DJ Keb Darge. Since this recording, the b… read more -
Ikebe Shakedown
83,683 listeners
Ikebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of cinematic soul, Afro-funk, deep disco, and boog… read moreIkebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of cinematic soul, Afro-funk, deep disco, and boogaloo in all the right ways. After spending a few years together the group, named after a favorite… read moreIkebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of cinematic soul, Afro-funk, deep disco, and boogaloo in all the right ways. After spending a few years together the group, named after a favorite Nigerian boogie record (and pronounced “ee-KAY-bay”), deliv… read more -
Red Astaire
44,531 listeners
Fredrik Lager aka Freddie Cruger & Red Astaire released his first 12" vinyl in 94 under the name Chimney Heads (only 100 copies pr… read more -
Rock Candy Funk Party
17,195 listeners
Rock Candy Funk Party is as celebratory as the band name suggests. Spinning a fresh take on classic '70s and '80s funk and jazz, … read moreRock Candy Funk Party is as celebratory as the band name suggests. Spinning a fresh take on classic '70s and '80s funk and jazz, RCFP is powered by a lineup of world-class players collaborating for the sheer joy of making music… read moreRock Candy Funk Party is as celebratory as the band name suggests. Spinning a fresh take on classic '70s and '80s funk and jazz, RCFP is powered by a lineup of world-class players collaborating for the sheer joy of making music, and a mutual love of genre-blurring grooves. The band incl… read more -
Nuyorican Soul
172,511 listeners
Nuyorican Soul is a Masters At Work's project that sees them working extensively with real (as opposed to sampled or synthesized) musi… read moreNuyorican Soul is a Masters At Work's project that sees them working extensively with real (as opposed to sampled or synthesized) musicians, in a variety of styles including Latin, disco, jazz, etc. Musicians who took part in this p… read moreNuyorican Soul is a Masters At Work's project that sees them working extensively with real (as opposed to sampled or synthesized) musicians, in a variety of styles including Latin, disco, jazz, etc. Musicians who took part in this project include Vincent Montana Jr., Roy Ayers, George Benson… read more